About Us

Our Mission

To provide professional development for teachers through the enhancement of technical skills and knowledge to better improve student achievement.

History

The Midwest Teachers of Transportation & Industrial Areas (MTTIA) was a professional local chapter under the Minnesota Vocational Association (MVA). The MVA was a state chapter under the American Vocational Association (AVA). Over time the associated parent organizations have evolved and become other organizations. Teachers in the MTTIA chapter reorganized, recognizing the value of a professional organization of teachers in the transportation areas. They continue to sponsor and facilitate continuing education for college and high school teachers without affiliation with any other organization. It is because of a collective effort and commitment to quality education that the organization continues to arrange and provide quality education and activities of professional development for all educators in colleges and high schools.

Board of Directors

 

Dan Boddy

President

Chris Hadfield

Vice President

Jon Friton

Past President

John Witthauer

Treasurer

Bob Bonin

Secretary

Carl Borleis

Minnesota State TCOE Liaison and Sponsorship Coordinator

Matt Omodt

North Dakota State Liaison

Rick Zirbes

Auto Body Training Coordinator

Jim Bainer

Diesel Training Coordinator

Jeff Copeland

Automotive Training Coordinator

Llewellyn Olivier

Vendor & Exhibitor Show Coordinator

Cassidy Yates

Marketing Coordinator

Dean Joslin

ASE Liaison

Supporting Statements of Organizational Conduct

  1. Professional development shall be provided and available in a nondiscriminatory manner.

  2. Treat colleagues and associates with respect and work cooperatively to promote teacher and student learning.

  3. The organization will adhere to the same set of principles that define professional educator conduct and ethics.